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Your home is your castle so make sure if something happens to the building or your personal contents, it is all properly insured!
The land under your house isn't at risk from theft, windstorm, fire and the other perils covered in your homeowners policy so get a satellite view of home. So don't include its value in deciding how much homeowners insurance to buy. If you do, you will pay a higher premium than you should. FAQS
How do I protect my home with an affordable insurance policy?
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Check consumer guides, insurance agents, companies and online insurance quote services. This will give you an idea of price ranges and tell you which companies have the lowest prices. But don't consider price alone. The insurer you select should offer a fair price and deliver the quality service you would expect if you needed assistance in filing a claim. So in assessing service quality, use the complaint information cited above and talk to a number of insurers to get a feeling for the type of service they give. Ask them what they would do to lower your costs. Check the financial stability of the companies you are considering with rating companies such as A.M. Best (www.ambest.com) and Standard & Poor's (www.standardandpoors.com) and consult consumer magazines. When you've narrowed the field to three insurers, get price quotes.
You may pay less for insurance if you buy a house close to a fire hydrant with or without a home entertainment center or in a community that has a professional rather than a volunteer fire department. It may also be cheaper if your home's electrical, heating and plumbing systems are less than 10 years old. If you live in the East, consider a home builders brick home because it's more wind resistant. If you live in an earthquake-prone area, look for a wooden frame house because it is more likely to withstand this type of disaster. Choosing wisely could cut your premiums by 5 to 15 percent versus home networking.

